Hear from others who are navigating cancer in their own lives or are working to make a positive difference for people who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Collectively, the voices of our community are a vital reminder that Community Is Stronger Than Cancer.
Being able to express my thoughts and feelings (fear, anger, grief, gratitude, and sometimes joy and relief) through poetry and blogging enabled me to rebound from every setback and find a reason to keep on going.
Survivorship begins the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer. Do you have any words of encouragement you can share with other cancer survivors to let them know they are not alone? Please share your story. It's fast, simple, and you can do it all on your phone:
Stage 3 brain cancer couldn’t keep me from my life. Cancer is not my identity; it is just a different thing I had to deal with that not many other people my age even had to think about
Kristen
Share a Coping Tip for Young People With Cancer
Teenagers and young adults with cancer (often referred to as AYAs, ages 15-39) face a unique set of challenges in their cancer experience. Are you navigating cancer as an AYA? If you are between the ages of 18-39, share a coping strategy that has helped you, or offer other encouraging words to support AYAs like you:
The most important thing I do to support my husband is to enjoy each day we have together. No matter how difficult a day is — there have been rough days — we find something to laugh about.
LillianCaregiver
Are You Caring for a Loved One With Cancer?
Cancer caregivers provide support in so many ways, and many have stepped into a caregiving role for the first time. What is one thing you wish you had known when you first became a caregiver? Please share your story. It's fast, simple, and you can do it all on your phone:
Erma, a caregiver, was overwhelmed with updating friends and family about her husband's treatments. On MyLifeLine, she was able to join their support network together & share updates, all in one place.
Madison, a certified genetic counselor, is a community navigator on our Cancer Support Helpline. Madison can provide Helpline callers with resources and information about genetic testing, hereditary cancer, and cancer genetics.
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Hopefully, we can not only educate people about resources, but also help to ‘normalize’ what they’re feeling in such a way that it helps them feel OK about seeking out the support that can help them along the way.
When we rely on others to enact change that we want to see, we possess no agency in seeing those changes implemented. Your perspective and participation matter.
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